Anemia is the term for a decrease in the body’s circulating red blood cells (RBCs). Depending how low the RBC count goes, this may cause anything from mild symptoms to a life-threatening emergency. In cats,...
Newborn kittens have eyes and ears that are closed. They can’t regulate their own body temperature, and they are completely dependent on their mother for survival. As the weeks go on, kittens go through several...
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is an important health concern in older cats. High blood pressure in cats usually occurs secondary to an underlying disease, such as kidney disease or hyperthyroidism, and it can lead...
A cavity (in cats, known as tooth resorption) is a painful condition in which one or more teeth are broken down and reabsorbed by the body. It’s very common, with 20-60% of all cats developing...
It’s unlikely your snuggly kitty would ever intend to cause harm. But sometimes, cat bites happen accidentally—for example, during play or while trying to give a cat medication. Unfortunately, cat bites are prone to infections,...
Pink eye is another word for conjunctivitis, or inflammation of the thin, moist tissue that lines the eyes and inner eyelids. Many different things can cause pink eye in cats, but infections are the most...
Anorexia means a loss of appetite and decreased food intake due to the loss of appetite. Rather than being a medical condition in and of itself, anorexia in cats is a symptom that could indicate...
